Sa pangunguna ng mga kabataang Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC), nagsagawa ang mga kabataan sa lalawigan ng Aklan ng isang health and fitness activity na kinabibilangan ng fun run at zumba. (Aklan, Philippines)
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Bohol, nagsagawa ng Calamay Festival
BILANG paggunita ng tradisyunal na pangkabuhayan ng mga taga-Jagna, Bohol ay magsasagawa ang nasabing bayan ng Calamay Festival. (Jagna, Bohol) (Agila Probinsya)
Educating the People of ASEAN on Marine and Coastal Management
Press Release for 9th ASEAN Leaderspeak MAKATI, Philippines – Recognizing the increasing importance of marine and coastal resources in the region, the Asian Institute of Management featured three distinguished scientists from the California Academy of Sciences (CAS) to share their insights on citizen science as a new initiative for protecting and conserving essential marine and coastal areas – aligned with the Coral Triangle Initiative of the ASEAN. “If you give nature a chance, she will […]
Ariana Grande, Big Sean break-up
CALIFORNIA, United States — Singers Ariana Grande and Big Sean have parted ways after 8 months of dating. The couple released a joint statement saying, “They both deeply care for each other and remain close friends. We kindly ask that the media respect their wish for privacy regarding this personal matter at this time.” The couples were inseparable as they walked the red carpet together at February’s Grammy Awards. Grande and Big Sean confirmed their […]
WHO admits mistakes regarding Ebola outbreak
GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization (WHO) admitted that it committed mistakes in handling the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, with the leadership of said organization promising reforms in preparation for similar crises in the future. (Reuters)
Veloso’s family, confident that she will be spared death sentence
MANILA, Philippines – The family of Mary Jane Veloso is confident that she will be spared from the death sentence issued against her by the Indonesian government, with many groups helping said family file another judicial review at the Indonesian courts. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Senate asks Ombudsman to stop collection of additional terminal fees
MANILA, Philippines – The Senate asked the Office of the Ombudsman to stop the implementation of the memorandum-circular issued by the Manila International Airport Authority for the collection of additional terminal fee. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Sen. Revilla’s bank accounts closed before pork barrel scam
QUEZON City, Philippines – In a report submitted by the court sheriff, the Sandiganbayan failed to secure the majority of the funds of Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. and his wife Lanie Mercado, with the couple’s banks reporting that they were able to close most of their bank accounts before the exposure of the pork barrel scam. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Sen. Escudero convenes National Security Council
MANILA, Philippines – Senator Chiz Escudero is asking that the National Security Council (NSC) to be convened in the face of aggressive reclamation activities conducted by China in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Militant groups protest “Balikatan” exercises
MANILA, Philippines – Various protest groups crowded the United States protesting this year’s “Balikatan” exercises, citing as one their reasons the meddling of the United States in the Mamasapano incident, resulting in the death of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Higher rice harvest this year
MANILA, Philippines – For the first quarter of the year, the Philippines recorded an additional 100, 000 metric tons of rice harvested compared to a similar period last year. Still, said additional harvest did not manage to reach government target. Authorities estimated that the following rice harvests for this year will be low due to the El Niño phenomenon. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Filipino fishermen to be given escorts
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine government is planning to provide Filipino fishermen with escorts from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to deter incidents of harassment conducted by China against said fishermen in the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
